A nail for fixing the position and shape of broken long bones is provided. The nail has a longitudinal shank defining a central main body and longitudinal extending, radially directed, ribs, preferably one or more. The nail and ribs are collapsed in diameter when inserted into the broken bone and then,...http://www.google.com/patents/US6077265?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6077265 - Nail for fixing the position and shape of broken long bones
